[Acooljt]

I just bought a pair of complete V8 spindles from a junkyard and I know the guy that owns the place and I trust him and all, but I'd like to get some solid confirmation from the guys here on the board. So is there anyone who can identify if they're 67-68 or not from a picture(I can take a digital pic) or is there a way you can tell me that I can check? Thanks

[Twister]

what is the casting numbers on them? btw, 68 disc spindles are different and why did you buy a new pair if you have 67 spindles on your 67?

[Acooljt]

They're not just spindles but also hubs, shoes, etc. etc. They're complete. I'll get the casting numbers for you tomorrow cause I'm dead tired cause I just got done taking them off the A-arms and stuff since I just cut them off the car to get them out of the junkyard.

[Twister]

Originally posted by Acooljt
They're not just spindles but also hubs, shoes, etc. etc. They're complete. I'll get the casting numbers for you tomorrow cause I'm dead tired cause I just got done taking them off the A-arms and stuff since I just cut them off the car to get them out of the junkyard.

um, dont bother getting the ball joints out, remove the grease cap, pull the drum off, disassemble the brakes, and remove the spindle nut. these are junk yard parts and should be checked very carefully, the wheel cyliders should be replaced no matter what, and the drums should be turned. You should also clean and check the quality of the bearings in the hub and see if the races in the hub are spun. DO NOT DO A HALFASSED JOB ON YOUR BRAKES! do a quality brake job and I would make sure that includes new shoes, wheel cylinders and springs.

[Acooljt]

Actually, I planned on just replacing everything. I'm gonna tear it all apart, paint it with tractor enamel and then reassemble it with brand new parts. Also, there's nothin wrong with junkyard parts. The casting numbers are(to the best of my ability to read them):

C60A 3107 on one of them and
060A 3108 on the other.

[bobnsons]

I don't think it would amount to a hill of beans anyways.

I bolted 73 disk spindles on to my 65. Had to use 73 ball joints as the holes for the joints were the only difference.

[Twister]

but back to my main question...why go through the labor of removing a spindle (unless of course the ball joints are bad) when you already have 67 spindles on your car?

btw...those spindles are 1966 Fairlane spindles!

As for other model Mustang spindles, the length of the steering arm kept getting longer and changing the steering geometery a little bit. the 1971-73 spindles on a 65 might hamper the turning radius

[Acooljt]

Yeah, the drum looks different so I had somewhat of a feeling it was different. Also, it's easier to just replace the whole thing than to take it all apart and swap hubs and stuff. So if we forget about the drums, what's the difference between a 66 Fairlaine complete spindle and a 67-68 Mustang complete spindle?

[Twister]

Acooljt...a spindle is a part. by itself, it is complete.

If you are going to take everything apart aby way to rebuild it, way swap a spindle, it is a job that I only do when nessecary for a reason.

I do not know off the top of my head the differences, but a 66 fairlane has a wider track than the stang. I would assume that the drums are bigger.

[Acooljt]

Yeah, I'll give him a call today and get the right thing(or my money back). Hey, what numbers should I look for in order to identify that it's a 67-68 Mustang spindle? That way it will save me from this happening again.

Also, I'm redoing all the brakes on the car, is there a difference between the the master cylinders on I6 and V8? And is there a difference in brake lines(I wasn't sure of a different diameter or not)?

[Acooljt]

Well, supposedly my guy that owns the junkyard is bringing me the correct spindles tomorrow to swap them. Also, to note, I just found out today that he has a 3rd grade education, no joke.

[Twister]

first of all, NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM A HICK WITH A 3RD GRADE EDUCATION THAT WILL GO ON TO YOUR CAR.

Second, C7 will be the first 2 #'s, the master cylinder is the same but the lines are different, and there are 2 styles of 289 lines....

[Acooljt]

Alrighty. Also, yes, he is a hick, lol, but we know him. He's not the sharpest tool in the shed but he's got plenty of parts with easy access. I saw a website that said pretty much what you said. It said, the C stands for the decade(1960's), the 7 or 8 stands for 67 or 68, and then it should be followed by a Z standing for the Mustang.

[67gt390]

Does the same coding work for 1970s Mustangs? I loaned out a spindle and never got it back. Instead I was given a used spindle that doesn't fit my wheel. After taking a look at it I noticed that the spindle has a different bolt pattern for the caliper and was marked in yellow pen as a 1972 Mustang. I took a picture of the part # and it appears to say "D1ZA". If it holds true that wouldn't this be a 1971 Mustang spindle? What does the A stand for? Is there a link to a website that specifies all this so I don't ask a bunch of questions.
I was a little confused with some inconsistencies on what spindles can be used. I'm looking fora stock 1967 disk brake application. I would like to know part numbers I need to look for.
Anyone have a 1967 disk brake spindle? Willing to trade for a 1971?

Thanks,
Tim

[chockostang]

WOW, Acooljt.

Please pay attention to what Twister is trying to relate.

Your 67 Mustang already has C6OA Spindles on it.

You just bought C6OA Spindles, Same Exact pieces, Same Exact EVERYTHING.

Yes, these were First used on the 66 Fairlane---But Ford elected to use this design on all 67 Mustangs, Cougar, Fairlanes, Everyone, 6 Cylinder, V8, Disc, Drum, ALL>

And on all Drum Brake 68 69 Mustangs, V8, and 6 Cyliunders.

To Help,

If you want to apply Disc Brakes, Simply Get 67 MUSTANG 4 Piston K/H Disc Brake Setup. All will fit Exactly Assembly line Fashion Now, and 20 years from now.

Dan

www.chockostangclassicmustang.com